James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2000

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AY1100:06

Indigenous Heritage Training

Townsville

Inadmissable Subject Combination: AY2013 AY3013

40 lectures, 20 hours workshops, 20 other contact hours. First and second semester. Flexible delivery.

Available by flexible delivery every year by arrangement with the School of Anthropology and Archaeology for Certificate of Social Sciences (Cultural Heritage Studies) students.

Staff: Dr S Greer.

This subject offers an overview of the process of heritage management. It focuses on a specific heritage place and students are involved in the production of a plan of management for this place. Students work with traditional owners and others who have interests in the place to produce the plan. This subject is taught off-campus in association with the Australian Heritage Commission. Additional fees are required to cover the cost of accommodation, food, transport, reference materials and other costs.

Learning Objectives:

  1. introduce students to the principles and processes of heritage management;
  2. give students the experience of working in a team situation involving heritage managers, traditional owners and other stakeholders;
  3. gain experience in developing plans of management for heritage places.

Assessment by exercises undertaken during the workshop (50%); written assignments (50%).


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